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ABOUT YELLOWSTONECONNECT

Discover Yellowstone's Finest

YellowstoneConnect started with a simple observation: the businesses that make Montana special were getting buried by algorithms and corporate marketing budgets.

We built something different. A curated resource connecting visitors with the places worth finding—the restaurants locals actually eat at, the lodges that define luxury in the wilderness, the artists working in their studios, the guides who live for these mountains.

This isn't about listing every business. It's about highlighting the ones that matter.

From Livingston to Paradise Valley to Gardiner, we spotlight what makes these gateway towns exceptional.

OUR FOUNDING BOARD

Leadership guided by loyalty, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to community.

NANA

Chief Wisdom Officer

The Heart of Our Mission

Nana brings decades of experience in knowing exactly when someone needs a gentle nudge—or a firm boundary. As our Chief Wisdom Officer, she ensures every business featured on YellowstoneConnect meets our standards of authenticity and quality.

Her philosophy is simple: If it's not good enough for the pack, it's not good enough for our community. Under Nana's watchful eye, only Montana's finest make the cut.

Core Values: Loyalty, Discernment, Unwavering Standards

BRUCE

Director of Community Relations

The Diplomat

Bruce understands that building a community requires patience, persistence, and the occasional well-timed enthusiasm. As Director of Community Relations, he champions the businesses that form the backbone of our Montana towns.

His approach is personal. Every business owner deserves to be heard. Every visitor deserves a warm welcome. Bruce ensures YellowstoneConnect remains a resource built on relationships, not transactions.

Core Values: Connection, Enthusiasm, Authentic Engagement

DOBBY

Chief Innovation Officer

The Visionary

Dobby knows that the best ideas often come from unexpected places—and that staying nimble is essential in Montana's ever-changing landscape. As Chief Innovation Officer, Dobby keeps us focused on what matters: supporting businesses while adapting to the needs of modern travelers.

Quick to spot opportunities and unafraid to take calculated risks, Dobby ensures YellowstoneConnect remains both timeless and forward-thinking.

Core Values: Agility, Innovation, Fearless Exploration

OUR MISSION

To connect 5 million annual Yellowstone visitors with Montana's most exceptional locally-owned businesses—while preserving the authentic character of our gateway communities.

Local ownership matters
Quality trumps quantity
Community beats corporate
Authenticity can't be replicated
Montana's best deserve to be celebrated

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

We're not a listing site. We're curators.

Not every business makes it onto YellowstoneConnect. We feature establishments that are locally owned and operated, maintain exceptional standards, contribute positively to their communities, offer authentic Montana experiences, and share our values of quality and integrity.

This isn't about volume. It's about value.

To Business Owners

We're here to give quality businesses the visibility they deserve. Straightforward pricing. No games. Just a platform that works.

To Visitors

We'll introduce you to the Montana worth experiencing. The coffee shops that locals choose over chains. The guides who know these mountains intimately. The restaurants where the food actually matters.

This is Montana without the filter.

"We've spent years watching great businesses get buried while chains dominated search results. We saw quality establishments lose visibility to corporate marketing budgets. We watched talented guides struggle to be found while big operators bought their way to the top.

YellowstoneConnect is our answer to that.

A curated resource that puts quality first. Where the best businesses get found, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets.

Welcome to YellowstoneConnect. Welcome to what's actually worth discovering."

— Nana, Bruce & Dobby
Founders & Curators

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GET FOUND IN MT

If you embody the spirit of these gateway communities—if you're creating something authentic, serving with integrity, and contributing to what makes Montana special—we'd love to hear from you.

YellowstoneConnect isn't for everyone. But if you're committed to excellence and authenticity, you belong here.

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CONTACT

YellowstoneConnect

Serving Livingston, Paradise Valley & Gardiner, Montana

Email: [email protected]

Founded by Nana, Bruce & Dobby
Guided by wisdom, connection, and innovation